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World Elephant Day is August 12

Dear Editor, World Elephant Day is August 12,

Thank you for reading The Standard newspaper online!

Matthew Wanner

51% of Life

By Jack Mint EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is the first in a series of short stories written by local thespian Jack Mint. Mint submitted these stories for a 250-word writing contest. The writing contest is called NYC Midnight and hosts short-story and screenplay contests nationally where writers are tasked with writing and submitting a story in 24 hours. Others writers interested in participating in the contest can go to nycmidnight.com. He points at the 200-foot-long wing and says there’s 100 nozzles for spraying paint. The reporter’s face crinkles at this. Fumes worm into the roof of her mouth. Tongue pressed…

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Clean City, Planning & Zoning, Transit Advisory Commissions see turnover

KINGMAN – The Kingman City Council at their Dec. 17 meeting addressed filling vacancies for the Clean City, Planning & Zoning, PARG, and Transit Advisory Commissions. Mike Blair was appointed to a seat on the Historic Preservation Commission. The commission currently has a second seat that remains vacant. Clean City Commissioners C. Russell, Kathy Bowman and Na’qui “Nikki” c’Way’ya, were each reappointed for new terms. Regina Garcia submitted her resignation from the commission; Teresa Woods was appointed in Garcia’s place. Two Planning and Zoning Commissioners Laurie DeVries and Vickie Kiress are at the end of their terms with neither seeking…

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Monthly dinner is Jan. 9

KINGMAN – The Kathryn Heidenreich Adult Center (KHAC) monthly dinner will be held Thursday, Jan. 11 from 4 p.m until the food is gone. This month’s menu is roast pork, cabbage, potatoes, pearl onions, applesauce, and dinner roll. Dessert will be provided by Harmony Hospice. Your donation of $6.50 assists the center with programs. KHAC asks that you sign up in advance for the dinner if possible by calling 928-757-2778. KHAC is located at 1776 Airway Ave.

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Deputies pinned

MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office would like to introduce their two newest deputies who graduated from the Western Arizona Law Enforcement Training Academy on Friday, Dec. 13. Laurel Holdway and Joshua Bare completed a 20-week academy where they gained knowledge in criminal and traffic law, criminal investigation, defensive tactics, and much more. Chief Deputy Dean McKie presented these newest deputies with their Mohave County Sheriff’s Office badge, and a family member was invited on stage to pin them on their uniform. From left to right: Chief Deputy Dean McKie, Lieutenant Jason Elsbury, Deputy Joshua Bare, Undersheriff Ed…

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Bullhead City struggles to fill P&Z seats

BULLHEAD CITY – Vacant Planning & Zoning Commission seats was addressed at the Dec. 17 Bullhead City Council meeting. The commission currently has two vacancies and one potential appointee, Aaron Lopez. Lopez was scheduled to speak about his appointment but did not because of his involvement in a championship softball game. In Lopez’ absence, the council approved his appointment unanimously. Bullhead City Mayor Tom Brady spoke about the importance of the committees. “The Planning and Zoning Commission is probably one of the most important commissions that we do have. And you can see just by today’s actions, we have vacancies…

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Grandfather, grandchildren escape home fire

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu City Fire Department (LHCFD) responded to a home fire in the 3700 block of Chemehuevi Blvd., on the afternoon of Friday, Dec. 20. According to a LHCFD press release, the occupant had discovered a large fire on the back porch that was quickly extending into the home. The first arriving fire company reported fire through the roof and made the decision to fight the fire defensively outside of the residence. The roof structure had already collapsed as the fire ran throughout the living area and the attic. Five Engine Companies, one Truck Company, a…

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